The Original 'What's Your Name Tony' Video: Creator, Clip, and Dialogue
By Maya Lin-Takahashi
The original creator behind the exchange is Max Jr, an internet sketch comedian who built a substantial following during the late Vine era before migrating his production to Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Known for deadpan situational comedy and rapid-fire absurdity, Max Jr frequently collaborated with other online creators to produce low-budget, punchline-heavy skits that favored raw delivery over polished cinematic effects.
In mid-March 2018, Max Jr published the short video across his social channels under the simple premise of two hostile strangers shouting across a body of water. Max played one of the combatants, facing off against an opposing screamer who introduces himself with escalating fury. Within forty-eight hours of posting, the clip racked up millions of views across Facebook and Instagram. Reposts flooded Reddit's r/videos and Twitter, where users isolated the audio for its uncanny comedic pacing.
According to internet culture archives cataloged by Know Your Meme, the clip quickly earned duplicate catalog entries under "Fuck You, Ezekiel" and the question-led hook "What's Your Name? Tony!". Viewers responded not to high production values, but to the performance: the voice actors committed entirely to their full-throated rage, making the sudden tonal drop all the more disarming.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
